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ZIP Code 33478

Palm Beach, Florida

ZCTA 33478

Juniper

ZIP Code 33478 is in the 99th percentile nationally for median rent. It also sits in the highest 5% nationally for median income. And it sits in the highest 8% nationally for typical home value.

Typical Home Valuemedian home value (ACS), re-priced to today on the FHFA index

$817,247

Higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

67%

Higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

72

Higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 33478, in Palm Beach, Florida.

The basics

Total Population

14,731

Median Age

48.1

Population Density

228.13

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$5,739

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

0.82%

Cost of living & affordability

Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

5.03×

Higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes
Median Income

$139,091

Higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes
Median Rent

$3,033

Higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Year

1.4%

Lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes
Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

66%

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

45%

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

88.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

57.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

74.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

55.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

0.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

66

Annual Snowfall (in)

0

Flood & disaster risk

Coastal Flood Loss per $1,000

$0

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 33478: frequently asked questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP Code 33478?
The estimated median home value in ZIP Code 33478 today is $817,247, higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 33478?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 33478 is $5,739, an effective rate of 0.82% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 33478 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 33478 cost about 5.03× the median household income, higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 33478?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 33478 is $3,033 a month, higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 33478?
Home prices in ZIP Code 33478 have moved 67% over the past five years (1.4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
How many people live in ZIP Code 33478?
ZIP Code 33478 has a population of 14,731, about 228.13 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 48.1.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 33478?
ZIP Code 33478 averages 74.4°F year-round, summer highs near 88.8°F, winter lows around 57.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Is ZIP Code 33478 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 33478's FEMA National Risk Index score is 72 (higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is $0 per $1,000 of building value.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), EPA. Explore the map →

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